Easy Cannoli Cake: A Delectable No-Bake Dessert for Every Occasion
Indulge in the delightful experience of creating this Easy Cannoli Cake: A Delectable No-Bake Dessert for Every Occasion. This stunning dessert combines layers of tender frozen pound cake with a rich ricotta and chocolate chip filling, all topped with a luscious chocolate ganache. With no baking required, this cake is perfect for gatherings or simply as a sweet treat at home. Its creamy texture and impressive presentation will have everyone asking for seconds, making it an ideal choice for family celebrations or casual potlucks. Plus, with just six simple ingredients, you’ll whip this up in no time!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 16-ounce frozen pound cake
- 15-ounce whole milk ricotta cheese
- 12 ounces mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Slice the frozen pound cake into uniform ¼-inch slices.
- For the ganache, heat 1 cup of heavy whipping cream until hot, then stir in 1 cup of mini chocolate chips until smooth. Set aside to chill.
- In a bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth; fold in ½ cup of mini chocolate chips.
- Whip the remaining heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into the ricotta mixture.
- Layer pound cake slices in an 8×8-inch pan; spread half of the ricotta filling on top.
- Add another layer of pound cake and top with the remaining filling followed by one final layer of pound cake.
- Pour chilled ganache over the top; refrigerate for at least three hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg